I'm interested in some of the tales told by those who have had WLS to those who don't really need to know your business. There Are some people I don't mind sharing the truth, but then there are others that would only judge if they knew. Any stories that aren't really "lying". How do you explain the strict diet afterwards? Etc. Thanks in advance.

Also appreciated any generally guidance dealing with questions by people afterwards .

Now that I have told everyone I want tell amongst friends and family, if anyone else comments on my weight loss or what I eat, I say I had stomach surgery earlier in the year and I eat smaller portions. All true. To date, no one has asked me anything beyond that....

I tell them I'm eating healthier, smaller portions, gave up drinking beer & all alcohol except wine. I also tell them that I'm in the gym at 5 am 4 days a week & have a personal trainer. All true, I just don't mention the surgery part because its personal.

When people ask me what I'm doing I tell them portion control

Think of all the endorsements that celebrities do. Oh, yeah, I look like a walking dream because I use Dove Beauty Bar. Not mentioned is the $150. an hour make-up artist on call night and day.

For me, it's different. I tell everyone that I had weight loss surgery and that it was the best thing I ever did for myself. Even everyone at work. They all see how hard I work at eating & drinking right and they see me stay away from the constant treats that are brought in from Consultants. I've gotten lots of compliments from them and lots of questions from other overweight people about the surgery. If me telling everyone helps some people decide to do it for themselves, I would feel really good about that since I feel it gave me a quality life back.

I tell people that I have had too completely change the way that I look at food, which is absolutely the truth.

Wow....thanks everyone for giving me a new perspective on how to not only address questions but to really explore how I feel about sharing the information!

I'm an open book, I really do not care who knows or judges me, because I did it for no one but me and health and well being.